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Harry Kane Breaks Champions League Record in Bayern-PSG Semi-Final
4/29/2026, 5:13:31 AM
Record-Breaking Penalty
On 28 April 2026 at the Parc des Princes, Bayern Munich lost 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final first leg. Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 17th minute from a penalty after Luis Díaz was fouled, marking his sixth consecutive Champions League match with a goal, surpassing Steven Gerrard’s five-match record. The goal was Kane’s 54th of the season, raising his total to 60 goal contributions (54 goals, six assists).
Context & Stats
Bayern entered as German champions; PSG entered as the hosts. Steven Gerrard’s five-match Champions League streak in 2007-08 was the English benchmark, while Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record with 11 straight matches. The match featured nine goals, ending 5-4 to PSG. Kane’s penalty, his 54th league goal, extended his six-match scoring run.
Official Statements
Kane said the match showed “high-level” attacking play and that Bayern would try to replicate the intensity at the Allianz Arena, hoping the home crowd would “push us over the line.” PSG coach Luis Enrique called it the “best match.”
Criticism & Opposition
The second-half penalty after a handball involving Alphonso Davies sparked debate.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The incident, where the ball deflected off a Bayern defender before striking Davies, was called “controversial” by several outlets.
Verbatim Quotes
"I think you saw two high-level teams out there," Kane told Amazon Prime. "Especially in the attacking play, in the transition, the speed, the intensity, in the one-v-one battles. Two of the top teams going toe to toe. "We had moments where we could have killed the game earlier on. We take a lot of pride in the fact that we got back to 5-4 because away from home, and being 5-2 down, could be a really tough place to be. "But we fought and we clawed and we're back in the tie." — Harry Kane, Bayern Munich striker and England captain
"As the game went on, we got better and better. They started to tire, so we'll go to the Allianz Arena and try and bring the same intensity." — Harry Kane, Bayern Munich striker
"There was a lot of moments out there and it's probably going to be the same next week. So us being at home with the crowd behind us at the Allianz Arena, we hope that can push us over the line." — Harry Kane, Bayern Munich striker
"PSG-Bayern 'best match' as coach" — Luis Enrique, PSG head coach
What’s Next
The second leg will be played the following Wednesday at the Allianz Arena. Bayern must overturn a one-goal deficit, and Kane said Bayern will bring the same intensity at home.
